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NH55 LCC

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,405 mi
Last recorded116,405 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH55 LCC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 116,405 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 116,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 109,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 109,045 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 102,756 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspension and underbody has general corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2019 100,183 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear suspension componenets

Fail 5 Aug 2019 100,171 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play os rack arm inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear suspension componenets

Pass 8 Aug 2018 94,511 miles

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 24 Jul 2017 88,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks

slight judder on front brakes

Fail 24 Jul 2017 88,202 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,201 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 82,198 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Braking system leaking ABOVE AXLE (3.6.A.1)

Front BOTH WIPERS HAVE A SMEAR

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 76,651 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 76,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 69,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 60,172 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 60,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,168 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 51,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 39,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 25,767 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 25,049 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 24,112 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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NH55 LCC is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2006 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 78,394 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NH55 LCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NH55 LCC is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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